UK Alexander von Humboldt Association

Funding

Research in Germany

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation funds prestigious fellowships and awards across all academic disciplines to conduct research in Germany.

Overview of Programmes

A synopsis of the Humboldt Foundation’s programmes is available in these slides (PDF) and this brochure (PDF).

These programmes are offered by the Foundation; the UK Humboldt Association seeks to promote these programmes but does not directly provide funding.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Humboldt Research Fellowship funds 24 months of postdoctoral research in Germany at an academic host of your choice.

Programme brochure (PDF).

Recognised Researchers

Internationally recognised researchers can receive a Humboldt Research Award for a research stay in Germany or an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship, worth up to €5M, to move to Germany as an established academic.